Former state Sen. Tom Barrett flipped Michigan's competitive 7th Congressional District from blue to red, besting Democrat Curtis Hertel in Tuesday's election.

Republican Tom Barrett beat out Democrat Curtis Hertel for Michigan's 7th District in mid-Michigan. He won due to having name recognition as well as partisan trends and his veteran status.

Republican Tom Barrett wins Michigan's 7th District, flipping the seat red in the broader context of Trump's presidential win.